This Day in History - Today in History with a distinctly Australian Flavour

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Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Born on this day
1725 -	John Newton, former English slave trader who wrote 'Amazing Grace', is born. [more]
1897 -	Female aviator, Amelia Earhart, is born. [more]
Australian Explorers
1862 -	John McDouall Stuart and his men stand on the northern coast of Australia after his final, successful crossing of the continent. [more]
World History
1936 -	The Speaking Clock is introduced in England. [more]
1969 -	Apollo 11 splashes down safely in the Pacific Ocean, following the successful moon-walk. [more]
1973 -	The United States Supreme Court orders President Nixon to hand over tape recordings pertaining to the Watergate affair [more]

Thought For Today Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
James 4:10 (c) GNB
How many times must you make a mistake before you are humble enough to ask for help? Are you proud and think you can handle life on your own always? Let God lend a hand and see the result.